Genetics Computer Group
(GCG)

The Wisconsin Package (TM) for sequence analysis contains over 100 interrelated software programs. It enables scientists to analyze DNA and protein sequences by editing, mapping, comparing, and aligning them. Other programs facilitate RNA secondary structure prediction, DNA fragment assembly, and evolutionary analysis.
The ninth edition of the Wisconsin Package is used by more than 30,000 scientists at over 530 institutions in 35 countries around the world. Since the project began, scientists from all over the world have collaborated to develop and refine the Wisconsin Package.

WEB ACCESS

Users with HSC accounts may request a SeqWeb account to access SeqWeb, the Web version of GCG, by sending an e-mail to library@hsc.usf.edu. Please provide your full name in the e-mail when sending the request. For supported browsers and browser related issues see below.

Once you have your account, go to http://mednet.hsc.usf.edu:8080/

TELNET ACCESS

Users with HSC accounts can access the Telnet version of GCG by clicking on the following link:

telnet://mednet.hsc.usf.edu/ and login with your HSC account and password.

Who to call for HELP once you have access

GCG has trained technical support staff to assist you in understanding and using the Wisconsin Package effectively. All technical support members have degrees in the biological sciences. Check out GCG's website for the latest information on hours and methods of contact.

GCG's website for technical support: http://www.accelrys.com/support

GCG's website for FAQ's: http://www.accelrys.com/support/bio/faqs_wis_pkg.html

Supported Browsers and Browser Related Issues

Netscape Communicator 4.77, 4.78, or 4.79 (for all OS platforms)

Netscape Navigator 6.2.1 (for all OS platforms)

Interenet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 (for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP)

Internet Explorer 5.0 or 5.1 (for MacOS)

If you should experience problems with Netscape 4.7x and Windows where the browser is "crashing", you can try disabling Java in Netscape to see if this corrects the problem. This can be performed by doing the following:

After starting Netscape click on Edit --> Preferences. A Preferences dialog box will open. Click on the word "Advanced" on the lower left side of the dialog box. On the right will display a list of options, one of which is the option to disable Java. Clear the checkbox next to "Enable Java" and then click O.K. (see image below). Now try to access SeqWeb to see if the browser "crashes" still.

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